9781856815345 - The Spirit Of Britain: A Narrative History of the Arts von Strong, Sir Roy (25 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Spirit of Britain: A Narrative History of the Arts This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From the Celts to the present day, Strong highlights the political, economic and social forces that have driven the course of the arts. In addition he has inserted cameos of people such as Cardinal Wolsey in Tudor England and Kenneth Clark in the 20th century whose taste and influence have reached beyond their individual lives. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2400grams, ISBN:9781856815345.

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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 708 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. [686]-693) and index. Summary; From the Celts to the present day, Strong highlights the political, economic and social forces that have driven the course of the arts. In addition he has inserted cameos of people such as Cardinal Wolsey in Tudor England and Kenneth Clark in the 20th century whose taste and influence have reached beyond their individual lives. Review: It would be easy to dismiss this book. The title is misleading: it is not so much about Britain as England. The perspective is eccentric: Strong writes, he says, as an unashamed elitist, a monarchist, a practising Christian and a committed European (so many convictions!). Much of the history is derivative, and depends on the researches of others. I looked carefully at Strong's judgements on the writers I knew best, and they seemed to me to be wrong when they weren't merely commonplace. And yet: the book is written with real narrative verve, and the story of the arts - especially the visual arts - is compellingly told. This is a book to be read through or not to be read at all. Pause, and doubts flood in. Yet read in just a few sittings, it offers many pleasures. Strong writes conversationally, and imparts his information in a relaxed, authoritative manner. Much of what he has to say is interesting enough, and the closing chapters are enjoyably opinionated. Strong's case for the arts is that they can unify an otherwise fractured society, beset by globalization and divided by class and religion. People need a 'familiar rock to cling to', provided by 'the island's achievements in the arts and of those aspects of them which have set us apart.' Chief among these aspects, says Strong, is conservatism, 'an instinctive yearning to look backwards to the past.' The Spirit of Britain does just this, in some style. Review by ANTHONY JULIUS (Kirkus UK) Subjects; Arts, British. Arts, British History. Arts Great Britain History. Great Britain Civilization. Art. Britain. Art, British - History. Nationhood. England Art. Scotland Art. Wales Art. The arts: general issues ; British & Irish history ; Cultural studies. United Kingdom, Great Britain. HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dustwrapper is price clipped and protected by a layer of clear, non adhesive plastic.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hutchinson, 1999. Hardback, d/j, 4to, xi,708pp, illust. Slightly shelfmarked. A good copy. 185681534X/2.4uk.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Hutchinson, 1999. Hardback, d/j, 4to, xi,708pp, illust. D/j a little bumped and torn. A fair copy. 185681534X/2.4uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).

Zustand: Very Good. Wear and scuffs to dust jacket. Scuffs and knocks to edge of cover. Contents very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. First printing, light wear to the sleeved dust jacket, a little dust marking to the top edge and bookseller's pencil marks. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Sir Roy Strong's cohesive, passionate and timely chronicling of the movements which have shaped all that is best in British art and culture serves to remind us that we have a heritage to be proud of and to preserve in all its richness and diversity.

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1999, XI,708pp. Illustrated. Cloth, with dust jacket. 2,3kg. In very good condition. Pakketzending. The Spirit of Britain is a masterly survey of the country?s arts literature, music, poetry, painting, architecture, theater, and all the related subjects that, over the centuries, have given British intellectual and cultural life its unique character and vitality. Presented to the reader as a single unfolding narrative, from the Celts to the present day, the arts are set within a vivid panorama of the social, economic, political, and ideological forces that shaped them. 400 gorgeous photographs and works of art add immensely to the dramatic impact of this landmark work of cultural history.

First Edition. Signed by the author. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 708 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Subjects: Arts Great Britain History. Great Britain Civilisation. Genre: Art. Language: English. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by author on title page, without dedication. Dustwrapper is protected by a layer of clear, non adhesive plastic. Signed by Author(s).

Hard covers, dust jacket. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st edition. Signed by the author on t.p. Scarcely used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1999. An excellent copy, with a previous owner's inscription inside the front, but otherwise clean and unmarked throughout with page edges crisp and free from creases or wear. Covers firm and secure, with no notable wear, and dust jacket complete with only a few minor signs of handling and shelving. This item is heavy, and additional fees for overseas delivery are likely. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 220 x 265 mm. 708. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Britain/UK; 1990s; ISBN: 185681534x. ISBN/EAN: 9781856815345. Inventory No: 45153.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. leichte Gebrauchsspuren ---. nein.